Involves pain and tingling in your hand. Carpal tunnel is from the median nerve in the wrist being compressed. The median nerve goes to the first three fingers in the hand. Many health problems and overusing your wrist can cause and contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome. Adjustments to the wrist have been shown to be very effective in treating carpal tunnel syndrome. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you should seek treatment immediately. Minimizing stress on your hands and wrist can help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.